NBS
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NBS statistician Huo Lihui said in a statement that the data reflected "insufficient effective market demand", as well as a "traditional off-season" for certain manufacturing sectors.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
China also recorded 11.31 million deaths in 2025, a mortality rate of 8.04 per thousand -- leading to a population decline of 2.41 per thousand, NBS data showed.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
NBS data also showed factory activity in October fell short of expectations.
From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025
The NBS said authorities should "focus on expanding domestic demand and inspiring businesses," in a nod to factories' trade challenges.
From Reuters • Nov. 27, 2023
The NBS establishes exactly what the time is, to the nearest millionth of a millionth of a second.
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